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[Sleepy Stu]

Found a bit of info

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Not happening yet but like everything else if it means more money for the government it will happen eventually!

Edited by Stewart_GT, 24 March 2008 - 03:16 PM.

[heady69]

i hope it doesnt change cause a year anit gonna make a difference

[Sleepy Stu]

i hope it doesnt change cause a year anit gonna make a difference

Nope just a load of 18 year olds causing the exact same problems as the 17 year olds do!

[CanadianMiniFan]

i hardly think one years going to make any difference. Itll just means that 'x' amount of 17's dieing a year will transfer to 'x' amount of 18's dieing a year. Stupid bloody idea. Bit like drinking ages of 21 in america. Some studies show that because they have to wait so long they go a bit crazy when they finally do get to drink resulting in alot of alcohol related problems. Where as in france they drink wine from got knows what age (is it 14 at meals or something?) and learn the effects every well. I like the american idea of having a 'learning year'. So at 16 you can get what they call a 'learners permit' but cant take a test til you are 17. Pretty sure they still do this, but i think if they were to change the age to 18 it would be nice to keep 17 as a 'learning year'. I think it would have a dramatic effect on the deathrate in this country. Just my little opinion though, asif the goverment is going to listen to anything except whats coming out of their own arses.

In Alberta, Canada, we have a 14 year old learner year, as well as a 15old learner year (must be accompanied) then you get a "half" license at 16, then by the time your 18 a full license.

[heady69]

damn u lucky lol

[Dan]

IMO i dont think a learning year is really going to help as long as you are out there in a driving instructors car with big learner signs on and everybody keeeping a wide berth then your not really learning how to drive.

I think you mis-understand the concept. In some countries where this applies you generally have to do proper organised training first, then pass your test and get a limited licence. After that for the first year you are in a special position where you can drive on your own and in your car but under certain restrictions such as no passengers being allowed. The only sign that you are a new driver is a plate, like a novice plate on a race track.

[Down&Out]

i do hope they dont change the driving age because i cant wait to join in shows and pootle around in my mini

[tomsbluemini]

It would also help if everyone had to take lessons from a qualified instructor for a certain amount of time. Just being able to learn from any driver means you learn other people's bad habits or get taught how to pass the test rather than how to drive a car.

All that lessons is about is passing your test... then you get out there on your own, learn from your mistakes and learn to drive...